After the amount due on a sale of $$85,750,$ terms $\frac{3}{10},\frac{n}{30},$ is received from a customer within the discount period, the seller consents to the return of the entire shipment. The cost of the merchandise returned was $$55,738.$

If required, round your answers to nearest whole value.

a$.$ What is the amount of the refund owed to the customer?

b$.$ Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements of the return and the refund. If no account or activity is affected, select $"$No effect" from the dropdown and leave the corresponding number entry box blank. Enter account decreases, net cash outflows, and all negative effects on net income as negative amounts.

Balance Sheet

Statement of Cash Flows

Income Statement